The Best Nail Art Trends For Spring 2016

When it comes to the designer runway shows at fashion week, styling involves more than just clothes and accessories—everything from the perfect eye shadow shades to artfully designed manis are equally important. While we love taking inspiration from our favorite collections, updating our entire wardrobe is easier said than done. Here, see what nail art designs are trending on the fashion week circuit and pick your favorites to give your look an update without costing a fortune.

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This season's shows were all about striped details. Play with ones in metallic hues or go for classic black and white. If you're feeling up to the challenge, you can even vary stripes in vertical and horizontal placements to create a simple plaid.

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Metallic Stripes At 3.1 Phillip Lim

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Courtesy of ORLY

Achromatic Stripes At Marissa Webb

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Courtesy of Essie

Vertical Stripes At Paul Andrew

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Courtesy of Essie

Striped Plaid At Zac Posen

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Looking to make a statement? Nothing is more eye-catching than a sparkly mani. Get fancy with a glitter topcoat or embellish your cuticles with a cluster of sparkles.

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Courtesy of Essie

Silver Sparkles At Delpozo

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Courtesy of Essie

Bedazzled Cuticles At Naeem Khan

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Courtesy of JINsoon

Glitter Polish At Lie Sangbong

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If you thought the classic French manicure was a thing of the past, think again. It's back and better than ever in bright colors and modern shapes.

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Courtesy of Morgan Taylor

Modern French Tips At Monique Lhuillier

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Courtesy of JINsoon

Negative Space Tips At Tibi

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Courtesy of Morgan Taylor

Dual Tips At Johnathan Simkhai

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Courtesy of Essie

Red French Tips At Veronica Beard

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If nail art is not your thing, take a more natural-looking approach with one of the most recurring trends: naked nails. Get a mani in a light pink, nude or just swipe on a clear polish for a touch of shine.

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Courtesy of Butter London

Light Pink Nails At Monse

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Courtesy of Essie

Clear Polish At Carolina Herrera

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Courtesy of Essie

Nude Nails At DKNY

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If you're caught in between the nail art and naked trend, take the middle route and opt for a clean mani in a pop of bright color.

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Courtesy of Butter London

Mellow Yellow At Creatures Of The Wind

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Courtesy of Essie

Bold Blue At Jenny Packham

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Courtesy of Morgan Taylor

Red Alert At Chris Gelinas

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Artsy brush strokes graced the nails of models on multiple runways at fashion week. Use a white polish and play with placement on nails. Try a diagonal swipe on nude nails or fake a French mani for a modern take on the classic trend.